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7 hours ago
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Racine house fire; 1 person hospitalized for smoke inhalation
The Brief Racine firefighters responded to a house fire on Indiana Street on Sunday afternoon, June 8. One person was sent to a hospital for smoke inhalation. The cause of other fire is under investigation. RACINE, Wis. - One person was sent to a hospital for smoke inhalation after a house fire on Indiana Street in Racine on Sunday afternoon, June 8. What we know Racine firefighters were dispatched to the house fire just before 4 p.m. Sunday. The first crew on the scene encountered a large amount of fire at the front of the house. One adult, five children and two dogs were alerted by working smoke alarms and exited the home prior to Racine Fire Department arrival. A missing cat was later found outside by a neighbor. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The fire was deemed under control within 18 minutes of the initial fire attack. The front porch sustained major fire and smoke damage, the attic sustained minor fire and moderate smoke damage, and the interior of the home sustained only minor smoke damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation but is not considered criminal. The Source The information in this post was provided by the Racine Fire Department.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Racine house fire near Carlisle and Albert, firefighter injured
The Brief A Racine firefighter sustained a minor injury while responding to a house fire. It happened near Carlisle and Albert on Wednesday afternoon. One pet was rescued, and the lone occupant of the home got out safely. RACINE, Wis. - A Racine firefighter sustained a minor injury while responding to a house fire on Wednesday afternoon. What we know It happened near Carlisle and Albert around 1:30 p.m. The initial call was for a stove fire, and firefighters arrived within minutes to find black smoke rising from the building. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The fire was deemed under control within 14 minutes of the first crew's arrival. The Racine Fire Department said working smoke detectors alerted the resident, who was the only person at home at the time. One pet was rescued The kitchen sustained heavy fire and smoke damage. The rest of the first floor, as well as the second floor, had light or moderate smoke damage. Damage to the home and its contents is estimated at $70,000 total. What we don't know The Racine Fire Department did not release any details about the firefighters injuries or condition. At this time, the fire is still under investigation. The Source Information in this report is from the Racine Police Department.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Racine house fire, police officer rescues man, dogs: video
The Brief Four people were taken to a hospital after a Racine fire on Tuesday. A police officer rescued a man from the scene, and it was captured on bodycam. Two dogs died as a result of the fire, the cause of which remains under investigation. RACINE, Wis. - A Racine police officer is being called a hero after a daring rescue he made Tuesday at the scene of a house fire. The backstory It happened on Blake Avenue near Goold Street around 12:20 p.m. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The Racine Fire Department said a man was taken to a hospital with critical injuries. The Racine police officer and two children were taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation. All residents were accounted for, according to the Racine Police Department, and two dogs were rescued. However, two other dogs died. At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire crews said the home did not have working smoke alarms. What they're saying Officer Max Golden was the first to arrive at the scene. Without hesitation, he jumped into action. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "In that moment, he probably didn't have time to stop and think about it – he just did what he thought he should do," said Sgt. Alicia Mitchell. Golden ran into the burning building when he learned a man was trapped inside. It took several attempts, but he eventually broke in and grabbed the man. But the officer didn't stop there; he went back inside and rescued two dogs. As the man who was rescued continues to recover, police expect Golden and the two children will be OK. "There was no hesitation on his part. He just did whatever he could to help," Mitchell said. The Source Information in this report is from FOX6 News interviews, as well as the Racine police and fire departments.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
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Racine election referendum; voters to decide on paramedic, EMT funding
The Brief Voters in Racine will decide on supporting the funding needed to keep nine paramedic and EMT positions within the Racine Fire Department. If passed, the referendum would be an annual property tax levy of $31 each year, based on a $100,000 home assessment starting in December 2025. Election Day is April 1. RACINE, Wis. - Voters in the City of Racine will have a big question on their April ballot. What we know Racine Fire Chief Steve Hansen wants voters to support a $1.5 million referendum for the department. If not, he said the city could face serious cuts, including the loss of nine paramedic/EMT positions. What they're saying "I can tell you from personal experience it's impossible for one paramedic to handle a severe medical emergency, especially a heart attack or a stroke," Hansen said. "What happens if we lose these nine positions is we go back to where we have to send a fire engine with an ambulance on every call. Which means with those 13,000 calls we get annually, somebody may have to wait longer for medical attention." If passed, the referendum would be an annual property tax levy of $31 each year, based on a $100,000 home assessment starting in December 2025. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Racine Firefighters Local 321 Union President Jose Carbajal said the positions in jeopardy are currently federally funded. "That grant expires in March of 2026," he said. Without the positions, the fire department said they'd have to go back to two-person ambulance crews, which would require waiting for an additional fire engine. Election Day is April 1. Local perspective Two voters who showed up to a Tuesday information meeting said they support it. "They have to be there on time to save people," voter Mary Land said. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "It's just a matter of when it's your turn, do you want them to be there for you? It's a matter of time for most of us," said Mary McIlvaine, another voter. The Source The Racine Fire Department
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Racine fire causes $57,000 in damage, no working smoke alarms in house
The Brief A house fire in Racine on Friday night, Feb. 28, caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage. No firefighters or other people were injured. The Racine Fire Department stressed the importance of working smoke alarms. RACINE, Wis. - A fire caused tens of thousands of dollars of damage to a home in Racine on Friday evening, Feb. 28, 2025. What we know According to the Racine Fire Department, at 7:10 p.m., fire crews responded to a house fire near Lasalle and Augusta. Firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes of dispatch time and found an active fire on the east side of the house. Crews made a rapid attack on the fire outside and then extinguished the remainder of the fire from inside the home. The fire was deemed under control within seven minutes of the first arriving units. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News What we know The room where the fire started had heavy fire and smoke damage, while the rest of the first floor had light to moderate smoke damage. The upper unit was not damaged. No one was injured. The fire department estimates that there is $42,000 in damage to the structure and $15,000 in damage to the contents inside. The fire is under investigation. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Why you should care No working smoke alarms were found inside the home. The Racine Fire Department emphasizes that working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are recommended to be installed on each level of a home at a minimum. Ideally, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms should be installed in every room of the home. The fire department goes on to say that working smoke alarms save lives. About three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Fire spreads fast and working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. The Source The Racine Fire Department sent FOX6 a press release.
